Canadian-American tenor Isaiah Bell sings across North America as a soloist in opera and concert. Having distinguished himself early as an interpreter of Handel, Britten, and Bach’s Evangelists (Lincoln Center, Edinburgh Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, Toronto Symphony), he has found an artistic home collaborating on new work and re-interpretations of classic works. He premiered the role...
A unique vocal colour and commanding stage presence are the hallmarks of performances by mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy. In recent seasons, Ms. McHardy made her debut at the Drottningholm Opera in the title role of Lully’s Armide, alongside engagements with Vancouver Symphony, Pacific Opera Victoria (Wagner’s Die Walküre), Indianapolis Symphony, and Early Music Vancouver (Messiah). The...
Jonathon Adams is a Cree-Métis two-spirit baritone from amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB). They have appeared as a soloist under Masaaki Suzuki, Philippe Herreweghe, Laurence Equilbey, and Alexander Weimann, among others, with the New York Philharmonic, National Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, the Washington Bach Consort, Tafelmusik, Ricercar Consort, B’Rock, Vox Luminis, the Netherlands...
Sherezade Panthaki, soprano, enjoys ongoing international collaborations with conductors Nicholas McGegan, Masaaki Suzuki, Stephen Stubbs, and more. Recent engagements include early music and oratorio performances with the New York Philharmonic, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Bach Collegium Japan, Wiener Akademie (Austria), NDR Hannover Radiophilharmonie (Germany), the LA Philharmonic, the Boston Early Music Festival, and the...
At the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, we believe that the power of music can bring communities together, inspire joy, and enrich lives in countless ways. Founded in 1945, the KW Symphony has been a cultural touchstone for the Waterloo region and beyond, creating unforgettable musical experiences and a legacy of artistic excellence. In 2023, we faced a...
Canadian composer Stephanie Martin’s music is performed by choirs across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. A life-long participant in choirs of all sorts, her work flourishes in both sacred and secular settings, addressing current issues, and timeless themes. Her recent oratorio WATER: an environmental oratorio premiered in 2023 with the Grand Philharmonic of Kitchener-Waterloo....
Crescenzo DiCecco is a Canadian composer, songwriter and educator based in Toronto. He earned his Bachelor of Musical Composition from the University of Toronto in 2019 and since then has continued to develop his craft through playing, teaching and learning from all aspects of music. His diverse musical background and taste spans from classical music...
A strategic leader in public policy and human service transformation, Marg Rappolt worked for 36 years in two provincial administrations (Ontario and Saskatchewan), retiring in 2014. Ms. Rappolt is a former Deputy Minister with the Ontario government with porfolios including Community and Social Services, Health and Long-Term Care, Health Promotion, Seniors and Aboriginal Affairs. She...
Adam Malcolm, a former opera singer turned financial advisor, specializes in supporting purpose-driven business leaders and emerging philanthropists passionate about the arts and culture sector. After transitioning from the arts, he obtained certifications in financial planning and philanthropy, devising innovative strategies for impactful giving. Adam helps clients integrate their values with their financial goals, fostering...